Overdose Death’s Devastating Impact; Young Cancer Patient Defies The Odds; Hospitals Ranked; Goat Yoga Banned: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• 'Now, My Life Is Half What It Used To Be': CT Sister Pens Heartbreaking Note About Brother's Overdose Death

Haley, 13, said drugs are to blame for her brother's death and she pleaded, "Please, help save the people you love and let's end drug use.">>>Read More.

• Father Critically Injured While Daughter, 11, Practices Driving: Reports

Police say the child was practicing driving in a parking lot and something went terribly wrong.>>>Read More.

• Mother Left Child In Hot Vehicle For 48 Minutes: Police

On the day of the incident, a weather advisory had been issued for excessive temperatures.>>>Read More.

• Woman Charged With Selling Narcotics Out Of Deli

Police said officers arrested a woman charged with conducting illegal activity out of a local deli.>>>Read More.

• Plate-Breaking, Knife-Drawing Fight at Denny's Leads to Charges

Five were cited after a brawl at the Denny's.>>>Read More.

• Popular Baseball Team Being Kicked Out

Officials decided to end the team’s stay as they have big plans for the baseball stadium. Numerous former major leaguers and Hollywood celebrities have been involved with the franchise over the years.>>>Read More.

• 91-Year-Old CT Resident Sinks His First Hole-In-One After 50 Years Of Playing Golf

A nearly 92-year-old Connecticut man scored his first hole-in-one, a rare feat for any golfer. He said he's been treated like a celebrity.>>>Read More.

• Young Cancer Patient Defying The Odds, Determined To Celebrate Her Sweet 16

A Connecticut teen battling a rare form of bone cancer has created a bucket list and dreams of meeting Justin Bieber.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• New Ranking Of Connecticut's Best School Districts Released
• Connecticut Tax-Free Shopping Week 2017: Dates, Information and More
• Farm Owners Hope to Get Goat Yoga Ban Reversed
• Father Facing Deportation Takes Sanctuary In Church
• CT Couple Weds During Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
• Police Make 5-Year-Old's Birthday Extra Special: Report
• These Are The Best Hospitals in Connecticut: US News and World Report

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